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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-17-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 57
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Posted By Dawn HSV
the older foresters (ours is 2006) have a 2400...

the older foresters (ours is 2006) have a 2400 lbs load rating
and we got it loaded for camping under 2400 lbs and at 200 lbs hitch weight
sway is gone completely and we are very happy
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-16-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,255
Posted By Dawn HSV
I checked the max pressure on the tires, 50psi on...

I checked the max pressure on the tires, 50psi on the trailer, so have it just under
car tires were rated to 50psi as well so put in 41 on the rear and 34 on the front
it tows great now
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-16-2016, 01:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,255
Posted By Dawn HSV
Thanks for all your help and suggestions! We got...

Thanks for all your help and suggestions! We got it figured out, didn't realize that you used different tire pressures for towing. When the hitch weight was higher it increased the sway so figured it...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-15-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,255
Posted By Dawn HSV
2 to 4 (two teens that are sometimes with us, but...

2 to 4 (two teens that are sometimes with us, but can be in tents)
we had been going back and forth on the 13 and 16
a nice 16 ft came up, we probably should have waited around for a 13 ft
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-15-2016, 08:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,255
Posted By Dawn HSV
Eddie - Do you pull your Scamp with the Outback?

Eddie - Do you pull your Scamp with the Outback?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-15-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,255
Posted By Dawn HSV
We had a hitch box on the back, with just few...

We had a hitch box on the back, with just few light things in it. We took the gas tanks (not a long term practical solution) and the hitch box off, to get the weight more centered, and we still get...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-15-2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,255
Posted By Dawn HSV
We have only had the 16 ft a week, but do like...

We have only had the 16 ft a week, but do like the space (camped in the backyard a couple of nights, got it here with my father-in-laws truck). We have been tent campers and as lives got busy we...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-15-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,255
Posted By Dawn HSV
the Subaru manual states 8 to 11% but in saying...

the Subaru manual states 8 to 11%
but in saying that we are not happy with the stability we have, just disappointed that we are with in the specs (just) and can seem to get it to work.
will try and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-15-2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,255
Posted By Dawn HSV
how do I weigh the loading of each wheel? we went...

how do I weigh the loading of each wheel? we went to a CAT scale yesterday to check we were with in the specs for the forester. and have been using bathroom scales to get the hitch weight
one of the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-15-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,255
Posted By Dawn HSV
sway with a 16" scamp

We have just got a "new" to us 16 foot scamp with side dinette (weigh in at 2340 loaded for light camping, including the hitch weight (195lb))
Our tow vehicle is a Subaru Forester (rated at 2400lb...
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